Is maintenance required at 5,000 kilometers?
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Maintenance at 5,000 kilometers is not mandatory. Whether maintenance is needed at 5,000 kilometers depends on the manufacturer's requirements. Generally speaking, most vehicle models require their first maintenance at 5,000 kilometers. Additional information: 1. For the BMW 3 Series, the official requirement is the first maintenance at 10,000 kilometers, so maintenance at 5,000 kilometers is unnecessary. 2. For Audi vehicles, the official requirement is also the first maintenance at 10,000 kilometers, so maintenance at 5,000 kilometers is not needed. 3. For BYD vehicles, the official requirement is the first maintenance at 3,500 kilometers, with the second maintenance at 7,500 kilometers. In this case, maintenance at 5,000 kilometers is also unnecessary.
I think the 5000 km maintenance interval really depends on the specific car model and driving habits. In the past, some older vehicles did require maintenance every 5000 km, mainly because of lower oil quality that degraded easily. But nowadays, many new cars like the SUV I drive recommend maintenance between 7000 to 10000 km in the manual, thanks to modern engine and oil technology upgrades. If you often drive in city traffic jams or on rough mountain roads with lots of dust and heavy engine load, it's better to do maintenance earlier. Last time at 6000 km, I felt something was off and found the oil had thickened during inspection - luckily I changed it in time. The key is not to rigidly stick to fixed numbers; regularly check dashboard warning lights or oil color for safety. Don't waste money on overly frequent maintenance, but also don't delay too long ignoring risks. Getting periodic evaluations at a repair shop is the most worry-free approach.
